| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $149.72 | 13.164% | $169.4291 | $169.43 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.25 | 8.472% | $12.2031 | $12.20 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.99 | 11.816% | $41.3607 | $41.36 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.35 | 7.604% | $74.6234 | $74.62 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.36 | 6.725% | $21.7292 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.99 | 10.154% | $111.2445 | $111.24 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.87 | 10.500% | $110.3564 | $110.36 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.53 | $540.9464 | $540.94 | $540.95 | $540.90 | |